History
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- Slavery Outlawed
- Econmoic ties
- Texas Independence
- Freedom
- Slavery was illegal in Mexico but many settlers were afraid the Mexicans would not keep their slaves. Most of the American slaves came from southern states where slavery was legal.
- The deal of cotton and other export goods were produced in Texas, but it was difficult to get these goods to a Mexican port. It was easier for them to ship it to a nearby U.S. city New Orleans.
- Mexicans were keenly aware of the possibility of Texas splitting off to become a U.S. state or an independent nation. In 1830, the Mexican government announced that there will be no more settlers from the United States would be allowed.
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